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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.98, 37,802.49 and 16,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.98, 37,802.49 and 16,059.94 is: 22,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.98 : 37,802.49 = 16,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.98/37,802.49 = 16,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.98x = 37,802.49 × 16,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.98x = 607,105,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,105,721.25/27,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.82

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